You will start the journey with a steep descent from SalpaPhedi walking through Irkhuwa and SanuKhola river. Then, you will ascend to higher elevations through rhododendron forest to reach Thulophokte. Visit the small ChochenGompa where you can explore many impressive mani walls along the way with Buddhist prayers and drawings on them.
From Gompa, Salpa pass is a few more steps that take you to Solukhumbu. Reaching at the top of the pass, you can view stunning Mt. DudhKunda and Makalu. From the pass, Sanam is an 2 hours descent to Sherpa village that lead towards Siare. It is a small settlement passing through rhododendron forest. Taking a left to descend, you will eventually reach a big village Gudel mainly inhabited by the Kulung tribe. The view of the Mt.Chamlang and Mera Peak is stunning. Stay overnight at Gudel.